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S847 EMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,484 mi
Last recorded152,484 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 152,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bodywork has slight corrosion

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc slightly derteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2012 152,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bodywork has slight corrosion

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc slightly derteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 148,604 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 148,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 145,030 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 145,030 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 141,391 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 141,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 137,681 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

small hole in offside main beam glass

Pass 8 Aug 2007 132,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 128,275 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 128,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

chip in offside headlamp glass

Pass 12 Jul 2005 122,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 122,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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S847 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S847 EMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S847 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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